January 18th, 2024 | Racial Justice
The Diocese of Westminster Education Service has produced a suite of useful school resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2024. Resources can be customised by staff or pupils where appropriate and materials can be adapted for primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges. These versatile resources meet the needs and abilities of all pupils and can be […]
January 15th, 2024 | Racial Justice
The theme for the 2023 Racial Justice Sunday, celebrated on 5 February, was: “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together and work together” It reflected the role each of us has in promoting the mission of Christ and His Church. This was inspired by conversations […]
January 14th, 2024 | Racial Justice
1 February 2026 The theme for Racial Justice Sunday is: “Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21): Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes. Where racial justice is concerned, we must never tire of repeating what has been said before, though we always seek new ways to convey our message. Racial Justice […]
January 20th, 2023 | Racial Justice
On 5 February, the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates Racial Justice Sunday. It’s the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. The theme for 2023 is “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together […]
January 20th, 2023 | Racial Justice
On 5 February, the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates Racial Justice Sunday. It’s the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. The theme for 2023 is “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together […]
January 20th, 2023 | Racial Justice
On 5 February, the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates Racial Justice Sunday. It’s the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. The theme for 2023 is “All are included in the mission of Christ and His Church. Let us walk together, pray together […]
January 18th, 2022 | Racial Justice
Parishioners Nebiat Michael and Frances Umeh from the Catholic community of Our Lady of Fatima in White City, West London, join Father Richard Nesbitt for a conversation on a variety of issues concerning racial justice. Nebiat and Frances took part in regular Sunday night parish Zoom discussions that, alongside Father Richard, looked to improve awareness […]
January 17th, 2022 | Racial Justice
Every one of our parishes, schools and organisations has a responsibility to actively practise anti-racism in all aspects of our mission. We need to address the lack of visible diversity at every level, so that people can see themselves, their race, their culture and their history in the Church’s life. Racism is a virus that […]
January 21st, 2021 | Racial Justice
This is a reflection produced by a diverse group of young adults from across England and Wales who belong to the Zimbabwean Catholic Community. They are either in full-time education or work in leading professions. United by their zeal for the love of the Lord, the Church and strong roots in Zimbabwe, they practice their […]
January 15th, 2021 | Racial Justice
Racial Justice Sunday 2021 Reflecting on a year that saw a global pandemic disproportionately impact on ethnic minority groups and a series of mass protests in the US in response to high profile killings such as that of George Floyd, our Lead Bishop for Racial Justice says: “It’s not enough to simply denounce racism. This […]
January 12th, 2021 | Racial Justice
Sunday, 31 January 2021 Racial Justice Sunday is more topical and relevant than ever. The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, the killing of George Floyd, and the powerful message on fraternity and equality by Pope Francis in Fratelli Tutti speak of the need to actively oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. Theme […]
June 22nd, 2020 | Migrants
Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, has encouraged the Catholic community to unite in prayer and reflection on Windrush Day. He heralds the importance and value of the Windrush Generation as well as that of the UK’s migrant and ethnic minority communities: “The story of the Windrush Generation is one of people […]
